Homer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Homer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 42.112 N,0 32.38 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.701867
  • Longitude: 0.539667
Wreck Depth 22.7 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOMER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 86
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 3.43
Orientation 215
Tonnage 1308
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1901
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 017.0,,,040.0
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3805/72 28.2.78 LARGE WK LOCATED 14.9.77 IN 534205.2N, 003230.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25.4MTRS. DIVERS REPORT LYING 210/030 DEG ON ITS SIDE. LENGTH 300FT, WIDTH 45-60FT. HIGHEST POINT IS THE TOP OF LARGE CYLINDER WHICH STANDS 12-14FT ABOVE SEABED. (SOISS & HMS BILDESTON). INS AS WK 22MTRS. BR STD. H1270/73 3.11.78 LOCATED. OLD WK. BOILER & ENGINE HIGHEST PART. (KIRKPATRICK, HUMBER DIVERS, TELECON 24.11.78). H5084/77 19.3.80 EXAM'D 7.12.79 IN 534206N, 003227E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. LYING NE/SW WITH HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). NCA. H1944/80 22.4.82 EXAM'D 23.5.81 IN 534205N, 003230E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.2 IN GEN DEPTH 25.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.03MTRS. LYING 030/210, BOWS SW. SONAR LENGTH 81.4MTRS, BEAM 21.6MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). AMEND TO WK 20.2MTRS. - NM 1147/82 SEP 2016/000053291 4.10.16 EXAM'D 9.4.16; IN 5342.112N, 0032.380E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 86.0MTRS, WIDTH 26.0MTRS, HEIGHT 3.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 215/035 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 17MTRS, TOWARDS 040 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, MOSTLY DISINTEGRATED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881 BY J READHEAD & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ELLIOTT S TUG CO LTD (DICK & PAGE). TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 151HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. CARGO ?BALLAST OR ?STEEL. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH RUSSIAN BARQUE 'HOPPET'. ALL HANDS LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 42.112 N,0 32.38 E
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FAQ

Where is the HOMER wreck located?

The HOMER wreck is located at coordinates 53 42.112 N,0 32.38 E.

How deep is the HOMER and where exactly is it located?

The HOMER lies at a depth of about 22.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 42.112 N,0 32.38 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOMER?

The seabed around the HOMER lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the HOMER sink?

The HOMER sank on Feb 15, 1901.

When was the wreck of the HOMER discovered?

The wreck of the HOMER was discovered in 1977.

What country did the HOMER belong to?

The HOMER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOMER carrying?

The HOMER was carrying ballast,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the HOMER?

The HOMER had a tonnage of 1308 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOMER?

The HOMER is classified as a steam ship.

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